RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government for the re-designed Cairn Duhie Wind Farm, located south east of Ferness.
The plans optimise the 20-turbine Cairn Duhie scheme, which was consented in October 2017, with a reduced 16-turbine layout, utilising modern turbines, RES said.
Online consultation held by RES in May 2020 demonstrated local support for the proposal, with 65% of comments forms from the local area stating that they were “supportive” or “strongly supportive” of the revised scheme.
RES development manager Craig Smith said: “We’ve been delighted with the level of engagement from the community and the positive feedback we’ve received so far.
“It is clear from the consultation we held earlier in the year that people are very aware of the global climate change emergency and the important role that projects like Cairn Duhie can play in helping tackle this issue.
“New onshore wind is now the cheapest form of new electricity generation.
“It means, if consented, the re-designed Cairn Duhie Wind Farm will produce low carbon renewable energy at least cost to consumers, providing the perfect platform to grow our economy sustainably in the future.”